Rays release 2B Alexi Casilla

by R.J. White | CBSSports.com

(12:08 pm ET) The Rays have released second baseman Alexi Casilla, the Tampa Tribune reports. Casilla was competing for a backup-infielder role with the team this spring, hitting .267/.303/.400 in 30 at-bats.

Rays INF Alexi Casilla returns from ankle injury

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(3/11/15) Rays infielder Alexi Casilla was back in the spring lineup Wednesday against the Twins. Casilla, who was scratched Tuesday due to an ankle injury, started at third base and went 1 for 3 with one run.

Rays sign Alexi Casilla, Robert Zarate to minor-league deals

Casilla played in Baltimore from 2013-2014, playing in just one game last season after suffering a hand injury that required surgery. In 2013, Casilla hit .214 with one home run and 10 RBI for the Orioles. Zarate last pitched in 2008 for the Blue Jays minor league organization.